Isaac Farhadian honored with the 2024 UIS Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award
Isaac Farhadian, a 2024 University of Illinois Springfield master’s in political science graduate, was honored on April 11, 2025, with the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for the 2023-2024 academic year.
His thesis, advised by Professor Matthew Geras, analyzes the major determinants of support for capital sentencing among high school seniors. Examining the perspectives of high school seniors on controversial issues holds significance, as they represent the future electorate.
UIS Baseball Hosts Rockhurst in Final Home Series
The UIS baseball team will host Rockhurst in its final home series of the regular season this week, with an adjusted schedule due to forecasted weather. The Prairie Stars and Hawks will now play doubleheaders at 12:00 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday at the UIS Baseball Field. Senior Day recognition will take place following the conclusion of Friday's second game.
Illinois Springfield (24-11, 14-5 GLVC)
UIS Softball Under Consideration in Season's First NCAA Regional Rankings
The UIS softball team has been included among the 10 programs under consideration in the first release of the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Rankings, published Wednesday on NCAA.com.
This initial release presents teams in alphabetical order, with ranked listings to follow in subsequent editions. The Prairie Stars hold a 25-16 overall record and are 25-14 in regional play.
Nevills, Jones Open Bryan Clay Invitational with Strong Marks
Briar Nevills and Ryan Jones represented the UIS men's track and field team on Wednesday during day one of the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Cal.
Nevills competed in the morning heat of the 10,000 meters and placed 6th in his section of 22 runners. He clocked a personal best time of 30:35.76, continuing a strong outdoor season.
Later in the evening, Ryan Jones raced in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing 14th in his heat with a season-best time of 9:37.98.
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